The African Union (AU) has called for renewed international cooperation and stronger multilateral coordination to address Africa’s mounting peace and security challenges, warning that growing geopolitical tensions, economic instability and…
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Africa’s growing clean energy sector has received a significant financing boost following a new investment by Oikocredit into Hummingbird One, an innovative financing vehicle designed to support early-stage renewable energy…
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Kenya’s coffee industry is projected to record a strong rebound in the 2026/27 marketing season, driven by rising production, expanding government support programmes, and sustained strength in global Arabica coffee…
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UN General Assembly Backs Landmark ICJ Climate Ruling as Kenya Joins 141 Nations Supporting Global Climate Accountability
AfricaAfrican BusinessesClimate & EnvironmentClimate Action & AdaptationClimate FinanceClimate Science (Africa-focused)corporate sustainabilityEnvironmental ResponsibilitypolicyPolicy & GovernancePolicy & RegulationSocial ResponsibilitySociety & DevelopmentSustainability partnershipsSustainable developmentSustainable Finance & ESG by External Source 963 views 3 minutes readThe United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution welcoming the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on States’ legal obligations regarding climate change, marking a major…
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ISS-Corporate has launched a new unified sustainability reporting solution aimed at helping companies comply with the rapidly expanding International Sustainability Standards Board disclosure framework as investor and regulatory pressure for…
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Kenya’s Missing Children Crisis Exposes Growing Risks to Social Sustainability and Human Capital Development
AfricaAfrican BusinessesAfrican Policy WatchBreaking NewsClimate Science (Africa-focused)East AfricaEconomic ResponsibilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityHealthLaws, Standards & FrameworkspolicyPolicy & GovernancePolicy & RegulationSDGs & National Development PlansSocial ResponsibilitySociety & DevelopmentSustainabilitySustainability partnershipsSustainability reportingSustainable developmentSustainable Finance & ESGYouth by Elizabeth Thuo 1.9K views 5 minutes readKenya’s rising number of missing children is emerging as a significant social sustainability challenge, raising concerns over child protection systems, urban vulnerability, and the long-term implications for the country’s human…
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Kenya has made history by hosting the first-ever Global REDD+ Summit in Nairobi, bringing together 59 REDD+ countries, four donor nations and 14 international organisations in a major global effort…
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Kenya Explores SOCAR Oil and Renewable Energy Partnership as Fuel Crisis Deepens
AfricaAfrican BusinessesCarbon offsetingcircular economyOil & GaspolicyRenewable energy by External Source 975 views 3 minutes readKenya is accelerating efforts to strengthen its long-term energy security through new oil, gas and renewable energy partnerships as rising fuel prices continue to fuel economic pressure and social unrest…
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Mali is negotiating new mechanisms with Russia to secure fertilizer supplies for future farming seasons, as rising geopolitical tensions, export controls and maritime disruptions place growing pressure on global agricultural…
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European Union Ambassador to Lesotho, Mette Sunnergren, held talks with Matjato Moteane aimed at deepening cooperation on infrastructure development, governance systems and long-term economic transformation, as Lesotho seeks to strengthen…
